Help with Baby Name for a boy - The DIS Discussion Forums

rt2dz · 09-11-2009, 06:04 PM

Yup, another baby name thread! I need help naming DS#4 to be. DH and I can't agree on anything and I need fresh perspectives.

I like names that are not common, but not weird. So no James, David, Michael, or Matthew (all good names, just not what I want for my child) nor Zyphon, Jayvyn, or Nyek (names I'm not sure I can even pronounce).

I want nothing trendy. No Greyson, no Dylan, no Cooper, no Carson, etc. Nothing wrong with any of these names, but I want a name were there aren't likely to be 2-3 in my child's class, KIWM?

I don't want anything that starts with the letter "A", "C", or "H" as these are the letters that begin my other boys’ names. I find it terribly convenient that none of them have the same starting letter. Makes labeling things very easy!

I don't really care if it intentionally blends with my other children's names, as I find that you automatically just tend to pick similar types of names. I've always chosen old names that are not in a high demand of use. They come off as being unique, but aren't weird. However, I don't want names that are common for grandparents: Frank, George, Henry, etc. Maybe Great- or Great- great grandparents.

I'm not big on name meaning, as I believe the person makes the name and the name does not make the person.

So any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated--seeing how I'm not picky or anything.

Oh, I am thinking of the middle name "Wyatt," but that's not written in stone.

locolala · 09-11-2009, 06:06 PM

Liam, Emmet, Finn (I love this one), Kevin... I can come up with more later

OceanAnnie · 09-11-2009, 06:07 PM

I have always loved the name, Miles.

DawnAK · 09-11-2009, 06:14 PM

My son's name is Maclaren and we love it. We live in Alaska and have a river/lodge with that name. I know it is also the brand name of a stroller, but we don't have many of that brand in our area. We wanted to name him Wyatt but our last name starts with a W and it didn't go.

Good luck with your name choice! I also liked Nicholas, Thomas (ds's middle name), Sawyer...

Have fun and Congrats!

Dawn

Sandy V. · 09-11-2009, 06:16 PM

Jared
Travis
Tyler
Morgan
Shane
Ian
Gregory
Brett
Nicholas
Nathan/Nathaniel
Samuel
Caleb
Matthew
Darrin
Kyle
Oliver
Sean
Daniel

WDWFAN9 · 09-11-2009, 06:20 PM

How about Douglas?

noahynav · 09-11-2009, 06:22 PM

Callum
Finlay
Noah
Avery
Bohdan
Gannon
Sawyer
Orion
Corbin
Kai
Zander
Quinn
Layton
Tanner
Archer

englishteacha · 09-11-2009, 06:25 PM

Shaun/Shawn/Sean
Brian/Bryan
Ryan
I also like Kevin, mentioned before
Benjamin
Elijah (can go by Eli)
Gabriel (Gabe)
Alexander/Alex

I'm a teacher so most names have an affiliation with a student...if we ever have kids I have no idea what I could name them!

golfgal · 09-11-2009, 06:29 PM

You have quite a few restrictions. What are your other kids' names-that will help give an idea of what you consider acceptable.

Honestly, the more plain the name the less likely you are to have another in a class

. The Davids', Michaels' and Matthew's have it easy compared to the Aidens, Jaidens and Laquiinquleata's these days.

OceanAnnie · 09-11-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfgal

You have quite a few restrictions. What are your other kids' names-that will help give an idea of what you consider acceptable.

Honestly, the more plain the name the less likely you are to have another in a class . The Davids', Michaels' and Matthew's have it easy compared to the Aidens, Jaidens and Laquiinquleata's these days.

That is soooo true!!

KAMKIM · 09-11-2009, 06:34 PM

My "son" who suddenly became a girl right before birth was supposed to be named Devin.

AshleyW · 09-11-2009, 06:46 PM

Here's a couple ideas:

Mason
Kenton
Sawyer
Quentin

I'm not sure if they fit all your criteria but I've always liked those names.

mamacatnv · 09-11-2009, 06:49 PM

Op I totally get where you are coming from.

Kenneth
Jonathon (this is a favorite of mine)
Nicholas
Drew
Benjamin
Peter

Pikester · 09-11-2009, 06:52 PM

My cousin named her son Ezrah. I believe she got it from the Bible. I had never heard it before or since.

EZRA
Gender: M
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "help"
Popularity in 2008: #292
Has a lot going for it: the strength of its heroic Biblical legacy, its quirky sound, and its fresh but familiar feel. According to the Bible, Ezra led a group of fifteen hundred Israelites out of slavery in Babylon and back to Jerusalem. And there's the poetry connection to Ezra Pound.
Variations:
Ezrah, Ezurah, Azur, Esdras, Ezyrah, Ezer, Esra, Ezri, Ezyra, Azariah, Azariah, Azur, Ezrah, Ezurah, Ezyra, Ezyrah
International Variations:
Esdra, Esdras, Esra, Ezer, Ezzret, Uzair (Arabic) Esdras (French) Esra (German) Ezera (Hawaiian) Ezri (Israeli) Esdras (Spanish)

Katieinwonderland · 09-11-2009, 06:53 PM

I'm only 24, so no kiddies yet but I have thought about boys names just in case!

I'm with you on the trendy names, I don't want to stick my child with some weird name he'll hate me for!

I like:

William
George (Georgie is cute for when he's little)
Theodore (Teddy is a sweet nickname)
Joshua
Jack
Harry
Brian
Jamie

09-11-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
rt2dz DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,507	Help with Baby Name for a boy Yup, another baby name thread! I need help naming DS#4 to be. DH and I can't agree on anything and I need fresh perspectives. I like names that are not common, but not weird. So no James, David, Michael, or Matthew (all good names, just not what I want for my child) nor Zyphon, Jayvyn, or Nyek (names I'm not sure I can even pronounce). I want nothing trendy. No Greyson, no Dylan, no Cooper, no Carson, etc. Nothing wrong with any of these names, but I want a name were there aren't likely to be 2-3 in my child's class, KIWM? I don't want anything that starts with the letter "A", "C", or "H" as these are the letters that begin my other boys’ names. I find it terribly convenient that none of them have the same starting letter. Makes labeling things very easy! I don't really care if it intentionally blends with my other children's names, as I find that you automatically just tend to pick similar types of names. I've always chosen old names that are not in a high demand of use. They come off as being unique, but aren't weird. However, I don't want names that are common for grandparents: Frank, George, Henry, etc. Maybe Great- or Great- great grandparents. I'm not big on name meaning, as I believe the person makes the name and the name does not make the person. So any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated--seeing how I'm not picky or anything. Oh, I am thinking of the middle name "Wyatt," but that's not written in stone. __________________ I block signatures, even mine, so I may not be gaining certain information.

09-11-2009, 06:07 PM	#3
OceanAnnie I guess I have a thing against maroon food If they are well behaved I'm okay Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 9,921	I have always loved the name, Miles. __________________ "We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are." -- Anais Nin "Some lived careful lives and some lived careless lives, and everything that happened could be explained by the differences between them." -- Anne Tyler

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09-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#8
englishteacha I've just gotten crazier over the years I've taught! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 3,300	Shaun/Shawn/Sean Brian/Bryan Ryan I also like Kevin, mentioned before Benjamin Elijah (can go by Eli) Gabriel (Gabe) Alexander/Alex I'm a teacher so most names have an affiliation with a student...if we ever have kids I have no idea what I could name them! __________________ Upcoming: June 2010-8 day vacation at WDW! August 2007: One commando day at Epcot and MK (You CAN do all your favorites in 15 hours!) August 2007: Universal, Busch Gardens Tampa, and SeaWorld June 2006: A wonderful week at WDW! Summers of 2004 and 2005: Over 30 different roller coasters east of the Mississippi! August 2002:Busch Gardens Williamsburg June 2002:Our WDW Honeymoon

09-11-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
locolala Ketchup doesn't belong in your nose! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 626	Liam, Emmet, Finn (I love this one), Kevin... I can come up with more later __________________ Me: (24) DH: (27) 2 Kittens: 4 horses I ride Disney Honeymoon, April 20th 2009-April 27th 2009. AKV. Most Amazing Trip Of My LIFE!!

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09-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
DawnAK Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Fairbanks, AK USA Posts: 350	My son's name is Maclaren and we love it. We live in Alaska and have a river/lodge with that name. I know it is also the brand name of a stroller, but we don't have many of that brand in our area. We wanted to name him Wyatt but our last name starts with a W and it didn't go. Good luck with your name choice! I also liked Nicholas, Thomas (ds's middle name), Sawyer... Have fun and Congrats! Dawn

09-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#7
noahynav Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 375	Callum Finlay Noah Avery Bohdan Gannon Sawyer Orion Corbin Kai Zander Quinn Layton Tanner Archer

09-11-2009, 06:29 PM	#9
golfgal DIS Cast Member When did vacuums become a status symbol??? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18,539	You have quite a few restrictions. What are your other kids' names-that will help give an idea of what you consider acceptable. Honestly, the more plain the name the less likely you are to have another in a class . The Davids', Michaels' and Matthew's have it easy compared to the Aidens, Jaidens and Laquiinquleata's these days. __________________ First trip to Disney May 29-June 4, 2005 AKL DH ME DS17 DD14 DS14

09-11-2009, 06:34 PM	#11
KAMKIM DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,056	My "son" who suddenly became a girl right before birth was supposed to be named Devin.

09-11-2009, 06:46 PM	#12
AshleyW Can't wait to go back! A fish pedicure would be like my own personal hell! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,035	Here's a couple ideas: Mason Kenton Sawyer Quentin I'm not sure if they fit all your criteria but I've always liked those names. __________________ °o°a s h l e y w°o°

09-11-2009, 06:49 PM	#13
mamacatnv I am the queen of straw! Almost anything can be fixed with pasta Do my DH's "Shorty Shorts" count? I go in search of code! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N. Nevada Posts: 5,956	Op I totally get where you are coming from. Kenneth Jonathon (this is a favorite of mine) Nicholas Drew Benjamin Peter __________________ MamaCatNV DH51 Me43DS 20 DD11 Baxter, Simon & Deck'Ster POFQ-1/1-1/9/07, ASMu-Dec 05/Jan 06 ASSp-Dec 99/Jan 00 Turn of the Century Thanks AidensMom

09-11-2009, 06:52 PM	#14
Pikester DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2,495	My cousin named her son Ezrah. I believe she got it from the Bible. I had never heard it before or since. EZRA Gender: M Origin: Hebrew Meaning: "help" Popularity in 2008: #292 Has a lot going for it: the strength of its heroic Biblical legacy, its quirky sound, and its fresh but familiar feel. According to the Bible, Ezra led a group of fifteen hundred Israelites out of slavery in Babylon and back to Jerusalem. And there's the poetry connection to Ezra Pound. Variations: Ezrah, Ezurah, Azur, Esdras, Ezyrah, Ezer, Esra, Ezri, Ezyra, Azariah, Azariah, Azur, Ezrah, Ezurah, Ezyra, Ezyrah International Variations: Esdra, Esdras, Esra, Ezer, Ezzret, Uzair (Arabic) Esdras (French) Esra (German) Ezera (Hawaiian) Ezri (Israeli) Esdras (Spanish) __________________ DH Me DS12 DS8Never Say Never...Atleast I thought I'd Never Trip Report 2009

09-11-2009, 06:53 PM	#15
Katieinwonderland Disney bride July 2008 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 344	I'm only 24, so no kiddies yet but I have thought about boys names just in case! I'm with you on the trendy names, I don't want to stick my child with some weird name he'll hate me for! I like: William George (Georgie is cute for when he's little) Theodore (Teddy is a sweet nickname) Joshua Jack Harry Brian Jamie __________________ Me DH Magic Hershey Cheeto

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